About California Police Frequencies
- 1 conventional channel is analog FM, so any scanner can receive it. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN): 1 talkgroup. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For California, start with the High Point site of Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN), about 13 miles away. Its control channels: 154.9125, 169.675 MHz.
California conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Police | California Police – Dispatch (w/ other small towns*) | 154.8450 In 158.9100 | 114.8 PL | FMN | WNVJ502 |
Moniteau County channels that also cover California
Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moniteau County Sheriff | Moniteau County Sheriff – Dispatch | 29003 | 714b | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of California.
High Point · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 22 (hex 16) · NAC 1C2 · about 13 mi away
Control 154.9125, 169.675
Voice 154.7025, 155.4225, 172.4625, 172.725
Eagle Ridge · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 20 (hex 14) · NAC 1C0 · about 18 mi away
Control 155.79, 169.8875
Voice 151.175, 152.81, 155.0925, 171.3875
Ashland · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 13 (hex D) · NAC 1CD · about 19 mi away
Control 154.665, 171.6875
Voice 152.51, 152.66, 155.445
What do these numbers mean?
- Control channel
- The frequency your scanner listens to first. It tells the scanner where each voice call is happening, so program it before anything else.
- Voice
- The other frequencies the site uses for calls. A trunking scanner follows them automatically once it has the control channel.
- Site
- One tower location of the system. Scanners show the number in decimal or hex, so both are listed.
- RFSS (Radio Frequency Sub-System)
- A group of sites run by the same controller. Large Project 25 systems can have several.
- NAC (Network Access Code)
- A hex code the site transmits. Your scanner can use it to ignore other systems on the same frequency.
- Talkgroup
- A virtual channel on a trunked system, such as one agency’s dispatch. Programming uses the decimal or hex number, depending on your scanner.
Common questions
What frequency do the police use in California?
Dispatch channels listed for California: California Police 154.8450 MHz (114.8 PL).